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Bank boards, execs face stricter checks

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is proposing tougher corporate governance requirements for banks to ensure that directors and officers are capable of carrying out their responsibilities.A draft central bank circular calls for rigorous assessments of director competence and performance, stronger board oversight of technology and cyber risks and continuing training.The proposed amendments to the BSP’s rules on the fit-and-proper assessment of directors and officers would place greater responsibility on corporate governance committees to scrutinize the qualifications of board nominees and

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo - August 19, 2026

Late buying keeps PSEi afloat while peso drops

DBM exec: Power assets to drive privatization revenues next year

Regulator seeks comments on draft market-making rules

Resilience in the age of digital leadership

Average rice price higher, pork down in early August

When should a business recognize an asset loss?

BankCom to prioritize margins, returns this year

Metro Pac to study MRT 3 project viability

Aboitiz Economic Estates partners with Batangas university

Foreign Business

China unfolds AI landscape

Foreign Business

Chinese economic growth stable from January to July

Foreign Business

Saudi Aramco offers crude oil to some Asian refiners

China unfolds AI landscape with diversified local strengths

American Fusion Inc. (OTC: AMFN) Receives FINRA Clearance of Form 211 Under SEC Rule 15c2-11

ZTO Reports Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

Lufax Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Purpose Investments Inc. Announces August 2026 Distributions

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Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

Withdrawal of the complaint does not halt a disbarment proceeding

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

READY TO SHAPE THE PHILIPPINES’ CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE?
Join The Manila Times’ Winds of Change: Building the Maritime Supply Chain for Philippine Offshore Wind Forum on Aug. 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Citadines Bay City Manila. PHOTO FROM TMT

Maritime

TMT forum to tackle offshore wind exploration

By Yashika F. Torib

From left: Sharon Musngi-Ngo, business unit head of 2GO Sea Solutions; Ethel Concepcion, head of 2GO Corporate Marketing and Communications; Assistant Regional Director Evelyn Nacario-Castro of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development; Felix Taguiam, regional governor for Central Visayas of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry; President Regan Rex King of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Faye Alonzo, business unit head of 2GO Forwarding; and Francis Chua, business unit head of 2GO Travel. PHOTO FROM 2GO

2GO, stakeholders discuss regional shipping schedules

n The XPENG G9L makes its global debut in
Guangzhou, showcasing the EV maker’s latest AI and electric vehicle technology. PHOTOS BY ANJO PEREZ

Fast Times

XPENG previews AI future

n The BMW X3 30e xDrive xLine brings a more understated look, with 19-inch two-tone wheels, adaptive LED headlights and an illuminated kidney grille.
BMW PHOTOS

BMW X3 PHEV gets more affordable xLine trim

n The popular condo units cost P5 million. IMAGE FROM COLLIERS PHILIPPINES

Build & Design

Demand rising: Houses and lots outside NCR, affordable condos in Metro Manila

By Michele T. Logarta

n The groundbreaking ceremony. PHOTO FROM MEGAWORLD

Megaworld’s Bellagio Palawan breaks ground